Russian bands do not frequent SANCTUS PROPAGANDA, so let’s change that. REPRESSION ATTACK come from a town near Moscow, called Ryazan and it seems they are not a young band, just not very productive. They self released a cassette and a CD, in 2009 and 2013 respectively, and a few years later here comes this 7 inch EP released...
THE FOG – s/t 7” EP
Another band from Berlin released by Refuse Records, also based in Berlin. THE FOG are a fairly new creature and to my thinking, they require certain audience to appreciate their hardcore. At first I thought I played the single too slow but no, this is how it sounds. It sounds as if they want to play their hardcore slow...
BLEACH EVERYTHING – So We Gnaw LP
Released yesterday on vinyl by Dark Operative. BLEACH EVERYTHING is another band from Richmond, US reviewed this week. Having heard their previous EPs I eagerly picked up this release with high expectations. No disappointments. Heavily produced hardcore punk with metal-ish guitars, solid bass and slightly distorted vocals represent the present state of arts for this collective band with each...
FÖRGIFTAD – Bränd Generation 7”EP
A 2017 release from Swedish punk d-beaters FÖRGIFTAD, which still makes it their last one. The trio shares members with Kronisk Misantropi or Makabert Fynd, so you know there is no cheating here. Although, there is. It starts with a telephone conversation in Swedish when suddenly the name Bolt Thrower is mentioned. A promising start, but don’t get fooled....
Fuck nazi BM. TOADEATER debut LP to come out soon. And it’s a blast!
TOADEATER were reviewed here over a year ago. Hailing from lower Saxony, Germany, TOADEATER are these kind of black metal band that needs to be promoted, so the true and emerging spirit of anti nazi black metal prevails the crypto nazi bullshit you encounter every now and then. I know lots of punks delve into black metal scene now, in...
EAT MY FEAR – Taking Back Space 7” EP
Refuse Records and Emancypunx Records share more than this anger filled, riot punk EP but let’s focus on the record only. EAT MY FEAR are a Berlin based queer feminist hardcore punk band that use music as another weapon in our fight for a better world. This 6 song single which plays in less than 10 minutes will make...
Ruinas / Chaosbringer – split LP
I reviewed RUINAS here more than a year ago and here comes their split LP with Russian CHAOSBRINGER. To start with the Argentinians, let me just say they move in the same circles on this split record as on their debut LP. I recognise two songs get repeated here, but since I have no possibility to compare the tracks at...
RÖVSVETT – Bly, Skrot & Hagel 7”
We haven’t heard a proper full-length from these Swedish hardcore legends since 2008. Instead, they occasionally throw a few EPs in our way, two of them being released in 2018: the split with BRISTLES and this one. However, a new LP is already in the pressing plant, entitled “Den Falske Kakaoinspektören”, hence this review. Prepare yourself for yet more...
MATT HECKLER – After the Flood LP
It’s 28 degrees Celsius here, mild wind and the sun is about to set. I am up on the hills, looking down at everything I left behind and imagining it is all virtual. I imagine there are no borders, no currencies, no governments. Only life paths you take. Some are good, some are bad but they are all yours...
Warsaw’s Burning Volume 2 – comp. 7”
Compilations are a rarity these days and in case of this very one, Refuse Records is back with Volume 2 of “Warsaw’s Burning”. There’s a good reason for that. Volume 1 released in 2009 showcased 5 bands, only one of which gets repeated on Volume 2. The other 7 bands here are the result of new activities from Warsaw...
NO-HEADS – Pressure Cracks 12”
What a nice wee surprise from Refuse Records. NO-HEADS are from Richmond and continue to do what the classics like Mad Parade from Los Angeles or The Trouble from Boston had started. They mix street punk with hardcore. Not a brand new recipe from a great music to listen, dance or run to. Take Defiance from Portland, for...
LAZY CLASS – Interesting Times CD
OK, it’s street punk, some say it’s oi! punk or pop punk, so I am the last person to review such record and this review is going to be useless. That said, let’s have a look at some songs here. LAZY CLASS come from Warsaw, Poland and having issued a few EPs, “Interesting Times” is a full length...
FIXATION – Into the Pain Flexi 7”
Another fine release from War Records run by a STRIFE member. This time it’s FIXATION from Philadelphia. And yet again, another portion of very fast 4 hardcore songs in under 5 minutes. INFEST fans take notice. It’s ripping, dirty and with great tempo changes characteristic to the genre, where bass guitar comes into foreground followed by thrashy distorted guitars....
BERTHOLD CITY – What Time Takes 7”
BERTHOLD CITY are a fairly new band (2017) based in Los Angeles and consist of members from Strife, World Be Free, Internal Affairs and Allegiance, so you already know what to expect. “What Time Takes” is their second 7” after the debut one entitled “Moment of Truth”. “What Time Takes” takes the band a step forward sound wise delivering...
DROPDEAD announce new LP and need your help
DROPDEAD have just released their 2019 demo that announces their forthcoming LP later this/next year. The band also needs your help after their van was stolen, so best would be if you go to their bandcamp now, buy the demo, or go to their march site and get some of their great tees or LSs. The demo sounds brilliant,...